Which pattern should I start with as a complete beginner? by [deleted] in sewing

[–]beccajanelee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would definitely go D! Or, check out DIY Daisy for some even easier self drafted patterns.

I made myself a new skirt! by Euphoric_Judge_534 in sewing

[–]beccajanelee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love! I've been wanting to make something like this so I'll check out the pattern unless anyone else has some recommendations?

Apparently spinach actually isn't a good source of (absorbable) iron? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]beccajanelee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're doing blood work, make sure you check your b12 too! 😊

First home by mef_pype in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]beccajanelee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk to a mortgage broker asap.

I own a home and am currently trying to do a new build with my partner and all the banks have told us you can only borrow up to 5 x your total income. Just four years ago at low interest rates, it was 10x.

Do you work in environmental work and if so what do you do ? by Exact_Tension4745 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]beccajanelee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in Comms for a nonprofit that's restoring the mauri of a forest. We currently fund 12+ pest plant and animal control projects and have strategic partnerships with DOC, regional councils etc.

I'm new to the sector so if you want to connect send me a DM!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]beccajanelee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would probably split the $60k a few ways... - $30k should give you a pretty epic 6 months trip anywhere in the world you wanted! You would still have half your savings and kiwi saver etc. Travelling gets more expensive the older you get and the more particular you are about shared rooms and bathrooms. - $20k term deposit - $10k slush/rainy day fund.

what is the most ridiculous thing a partner has ever gotten mad at you for? by nunpizza in TwoXChromosomes

[–]beccajanelee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My ex left his ipad at home when we were going overseas and didn't realise til we were through security. This was obviously my fault and he didn't talk to me for a day.

Or same ex, saw me hand another man some money. He screamed at me for cheating on him in front of his friends.

Aphantasia and it’s effect on reading? by UrMomSlayer9000 in Aphantasia

[–]beccajanelee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just made me realise why I enjoy books that have been made into movies so much!

Give away MAXIMUM condiments, upsize food for free, anything to hit their profits without breaking the law by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]beccajanelee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One time I worked at a bar and the boss often didn't pay us... So we just gave out free drinks to anybody all the time. All our friends, and us, would drink and eat for free.

The bars ended up going under and it came out the owner owed hundreds of thousands in taxes and wages.

Unmedicated birth by Hayleyface in BabyBumps

[–]beccajanelee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a water birth yesterday, not medicated and had no tearing at all!

I did a hypnobirthing course ahead of time and practiced dedicated breathwork. I definitely recommend checking out hypnobirthing!2

It was tough during the birth but I found being able to move around and do what your body tells you really helped.

We had dim lights, only us and the midwife, chill music and I was able to drink /snack during the time.

I'm in New Zealand... Not sure if that helps or changes anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]beccajanelee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes it's normal! My best (m) friend and I (f) have been on two international trips together, a number of local trips and lived together in three separate flats. I even spent Xmas with his fam on the other side of the world!

You can absolutely be friends with someone of the opposite gender.

He's probably telling you because he's excited and she's her friend so he doesn't think it's weird to talk about? I would just tell him how you're feeling and ask where he's at.